Man attempts to abduct teen in Carbondale

CARBONDALE -- Police are on the lookout for a man investigators say tried to abduct a teenage girl.

It happened around 8 a.m. Wednesday on East College Street near The Fields Apartments.

Police say the man called out to the victim and when she ignored him--he ran across the street and grabbed her around the waist.

The victim was able to wiggle free and run home to call police.

Police say the suspect is a male possibly in his mid-40s with blond hair and green eyes. He had a “scruffy” blond beard and spoke with a southern accent. He was last seen wearing a long sleeved black shirt, blue jeans, and Timberland boots. He also carried a wallet with a chain attached.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the City of Carbondale Police Department at (618) 457-3200. You may also call the Carbondale/SIU Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (618) 549-COPS (2677) or the Murphysboro/Jackson County anonymous tip line at (618) 687-COPS (2677).

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Carbondale Police are investigating a deadly accident that happened in the 500 block of North Wall around 8 p.m. Monday evening. Witnesses and family members tell us a driver hit and killed a five-year-old boy. Police expect to release more information Tuesday.

CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Carbondale Police are investigating a deadly accident that happened in the 500 block of North Wall around 8 p.m. Monday evening. Witnesses and family members tell us a driver hit and killed a five-year-old boy. Police expect to release more information Tuesday.

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